- Primary Subject: DC Studios leadership change (James Gunn & Peter Safran exit)
- Key Update: Skydance replaces James Gunn and Peter Safran with Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham as DC Studios boss.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 10, 2026
- Quick Answer: Skydance replaced James Gunn and Peter Safran at DC Studios with Jeremy Latcham due to reporting structure friction, communication gaps, and disappointing box office returns.
Since the news came out that James Gunn and Peter Safran were let go as CEOs of DC Studios, fans have been wondering why Skydance made the shocking decision.
While the performance of the DCU franchise so far has not entirely matched the earlier years of the MCU, it is still seen as a creative success, as the projects that they released showed that DC Studios is willing to explore many genres and tones for their franchise and has promising plans for the future before the leadership shakeup.
However, its new parent company, Skydance, now has different plans for DC's future.
Why James Gunn and Peter Safran Exited as DC Studios CEOs
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, there were alleged tensions between James Gunn and Peter Safran and the current heads of the film division at Skydance.
The outgoing DC Studios CEOs were accustomed to having full creative control over all aspects of DC across film, TV, and animation, and they don't want to get layered in the reporting structure.
Gunn and Safran were also not forthcoming about sharing their plans for the future of the DCU with the Skydance film heads.
The report indicated that the DCU's box office performance so far was also part of the reason why the leadership shakeup happened, since Supergirl ended up being a flop, while Superman "[did not] have the kind of pop culture impact" despite being profitable.
With the tension that they have, it prompted Skydance to change the leadership in DC Studios, and Jeremy Latcham was hired to take over the division. Unlike the previous era, he will be reporting directly to the film division heads of Skydance.
A report from TheWrap also revealed that Skydance CEO David Ellison had been in talks with Latcham for over a month to take over the leadership of DC Studios before the merger even closed, so the leadership shakeup had been in the works for a while before the shocking public announcement.
While Gunn and Safran are no longer the bosses at DC Studios starting December 1, they will still be creatively involved in the DCU projects that are already in production or post-production. However, the decision regarding the future of the DCU afterwards won't be in their hands.
What to Expect in Man of Tomorrow
As fans are waiting for news on what's next for the DC franchise, they can anticipate the release of Man of Tomorrow, which will serve as the fourth feature film in the DCU. It is slated to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.
David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are confirmed to reprise their respective roles of Superman/Clark Kent and Lex Luthor. Just like the first movie, James Gunn is also serving as the director and writer of the project.
Other cast members who are expected to return in the film are Frank Grillo (Rick Flag, Sr.), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), and Milly Alcock (Supergirl).
Aaron Pierre is confirmed to reprise the role of John Stewart from Lanterns, while German actor Lars Eidinger has been cast to play Brainiac. Adria Arjona, Matthew Lillard, and Andre Royo are also part of the cast. Xolo Maridueña is set to appear as Blue Beetle, making him officially part of the DCU.
While most of the plot details are under wraps, Gunn teased that the film "is a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat."